Microtrace LLC
Elgin, IL
- UEI
- ZMYVUL319W68
- CAGE
- 4E5V4
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 790 Fletcher Dr #106, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
- Website
- microtrace.com
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$24,500 |
| FY2025 | $25,000 |
| FY2024 | $50,400 |
| FY2023 | $39,200 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mriglobal | 70US0922F3OTH2188 | $50,000 |
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Microtrace LLC is a forensic and analytical services laboratory based in Elgin, Illinois that has been registered to receive federal awards since 2006. The company specializes in providing expert witness services, litigative consulting, and advanced laboratory analytical services to federal agencies. Microtrace LLC maintains ISO 17025 accreditation and demonstrates substantial expertise in forensic analysis, trace evidence examination, and microplastics testing using sophisticated scientific methodologies.
Through federal contract awards, Microtrace LLC has provided specialized laboratory analytical and litigation support services to multiple federal agencies. The company has completed microplastics analysis work for the U.S. Geological Survey's Upper Midwest Water Science Center in Middleton, Wisconsin, providing laboratory analytical services for microplastics analysis in water, sediment, and air media to support research into microplastics sources and the effectiveness of green infrastructure practices in the Milwaukee area, with a total contract value of $131,600 across multiple purchase orders awarded between November 2021 and December 2022 under the Total Small Business set-aside designation. Additionally, Microtrace LLC has received two purchase orders from the U.S. Attorney's Offices totaling $15,000 for litigative consultant services and expert witness services, including expedited testing support for criminal cases and expert testimony for U.S. v. Don Henkel (22-CR-00058), with completion dates extending through March 31, 2026. These contracts operated under time-and-materials and firm-fixed-price pricing structures with no set-aside designations applied to the litigation support work.
Through federal grant awards, Microtrace LLC has served as a prime grantee and sub-grantee on research projects funded by the National Institute of Justice and collaborating institutions. As a prime grantee, Microtrace LLC received a project grant from the National Institute of Justice to conduct applied research on the characterization, identification, and comparison of pigmented fiber evidence, with work extending through December 31, 2025. This research initiative addresses a knowledge gap in forensic fiber analysis by systematically studying pigmented fibers—fibers colored by insoluble pigments added to liquid polymers—and developing practical guidance for bench-level analysts using analytical methods including polarized light microscopy, Raman microspectroscopy, microspectrophotometry, and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray analysis. Microtrace LLC has also served as a sub-grantee under agreements with North Carolina State University and The Pennsylvania State University, contributing expertise to collaborative research efforts including guiding experimental design for geological examination enhancement and collaborating on automated image analysis and stable isotope signatures for small arms propellant differentiation and brand identification. These grant activities demonstrate Microtrace LLC's role in advancing forensic science research and developing methodologies for law enforcement and judicial applications.
SBA capabilities narrative
Microtrace is a private independent laboratory specializing in the characterization and identification of single, small particles and small quantities of unknown materials using a combination of microscopical and microchemical techniques.
Quick answers
Is Microtrace LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Microtrace LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through August 4, 2027.
How much has Microtrace LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $25,000 to Microtrace LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $90,100 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Microtrace LLC's most recent federal award?
Microtrace LLC's most recent federal contract award is Expert witness services in support of U.S. V. DON henkel (22-CR-00058) (15JA2426P00000013), from US Attorney's Offices (OBD), on December 18, 2025.
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- Federal grant awards
- Subcontracting relationships
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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